Feeling Lawson's arms wrap around hers she can't help but respond to his kisses kicking the door close as it becomes heavier. Moving over to the lounge, she feels herself being lowered down, before being covered by his mouth.
Moving her head backwards, she looks into his eyes, feeling his hands moving her hair away from her eyes, looking into her eyes, holding her gaze "Don't ever scare me like that again" Feeling his lips against her ears she gently pushes him away "What is going on here, why are you here and doing this?"
Looking her in the eyes "The thought of you dying and never seeing you again, it scared me, all I wanted to do was hop in the ambulance with you, hold you, never let you go. I don't know where these feeling came from, but the thought of you not in my life scared me, I just had to see you, try to see what it meant, and as soon as you opened the door, it did, I want you Kerry, I want to hold you, kiss you and make love to you, I just want to be with you"
The shock in what he was saying her eyes wide open looking around "What about Shannon?" Shaking his head "I don't know, all I do know Kerry is at the moment I just want to be with you, feel you next to me" before leaning down and kissing her feverently, feeling her respond, and wrapping her arms around his neck
Moving away slightly looking at her "sure your feeling up to this" Nodding whispering "Just kiss me Lawso" not finishing the question his lips find hers as they made their way quickly to the bedroom, leaving a trail of clothes behind them.
Seeing Kerry perched up on an elbow looking at him in the morning after the night of kissing, making love and just lying next to each other "What now Lawson, I'm not doing this, one night stands between us?"
Reaching for her hand, he shakes his head "I don't know Kerry" then gazing into her eyes "I think I want more, not just another one night stand?" Holding his gaze before looking down, there is nothing she wants more "It won't work out Lawson" then looking at him "what about Shannon?"
His eyes looking around before coming back to Kerry "I'm going to break up with her" Looking down "Don't do it on my account Lawson"
Holding her hand still "I want you Kerry" Looking down, and not at Lawson, knowing if she looks into his eyes, she will just agree with him "It won't work out Lawson, not working at the same place"
Holding Kerry's chin "Ill leave TR then, just give us a chance Kerry"
Her eyes darting sideways "don't Lawson, that is ridiculous you love TR,"
Stroking her face and holding her face to look him "Look me in the face and tell me you don't feel the same, and don't want to give us a try or want me?"
Her eyes still darting around she sees Lawson looking at her "you can't can you"
Shaking her head and looking up at him "Just give me some time Lawson, its all so soon, I need to think"
Leaning over to kiss her again "Thats fine I do want to be with you, that won't change"
Kissing her on top of her head "I have to get to work, will I see you tonight" before getting up and getting dressed
Smiling as he leaves, she knows what her heart is saying, she wants him always had since she first met him, now it is happening, there are so many questions to ask "Maybe, probably"
Pacing around the hotel room, Kerry gets out her laptop the only way to stop thinking was to do some work. Checking her emails she found her mind back wandering to the night before, it was a dream come true, it was no secret to herself that she had been in love with Lawson nearly since the moment he came, a brief encounter after Grace died. They had come so far professionally and also out of work. He was a friend she could rely on. Did she want to ruin that, could they work together as a couple, could they still work together if things didn't work out, what if she wasn't his boss. So many questions going through her head, she quickly puts on some trackies and heads down to the gym.
Running on the treadmill, and working out, deep in thought, filling up her water bottle she feels someone behind her, turning around she sees the gum instructor smiling at him she waits for him to move "Do you want to get a drink?" Looking up at him, part of her wants to, but what if she drinks now, "Sorry, I'm not, I can't" what can she really say. Seeing him looking at her still "Its only a drink?" Smiling at him, he is cute "Thanks" before picking up her water bottle and walking out.
Arriving back at her room, she gets out her phone, sending Lawson a text, taking a deep breath is she doing the right thing.
Driving around in TR1, the day dragging on, all Lawson wants is to get home, partially grateful for Kerry's rule of him and Shannon not riding in the same car, seeing his girlfriend his morning, the guilt eating away at him, he needs to talk to her but not now. Hearing his phone beep, he opens it up, smiling at the message, the day now a whole lot better.
Arriving at Lawson's later that night, Kerry pauses outside, waiting, can she knock on the door, what is she going to say, waiting for the door to open, she sees Lawson there as she feels his lips on hers, all thoughts leave her head.
Following Lawson inside his apartment, Kerry looks around, the nerves are there again, is she doing the right thing, she really has no idea. Feeling Lawson's lips upon hers she responds to them, before pulling away a short time later.
Moving inside she looks around, an aroma drifting from the kitchen, and the table set, looking at him in surprise "You cook" Smiling at her "for special occasions, this is one of them. Hope you haven't eaten
Shaking her head truth be told she wasn't able to eat, smiling at him, as he brings over the meal.
Finishing the meal, Lawson looks into her eyes "I'm going to tell Shannon it's over Kerry" Looking at him "You need to be sure about his Lawson, don't do it for me, this mightn't work out, it might not even happen"
Reaching for her hand "I want you Kerry, I don't want to lose you, you're the one I want." Seeing her start to interrupt "give us a chance, it might work out this time, forget you're my boss"
Nodding as she sees him getting up, reaching for her hand, as he leads her towards the bedroom,
Driving to base, Lawson looks at his watch, cursing himself, he is running late a smile on his lips, it was worth it thought, spending the night again with Kerry, feeling her body against his, her lips against his making love throughout the night. He needs to speak to Shannon and tonight, he can't put it off any more, he can't see Kerry and lead her on, deep down he knows what is he is doing is wrong, and he should of broken up with Shannon first. The thought of hurting her, he hates it.
Arriving at base, he gets out of the car, hurrying towards the locker room, hoping to get on the road soon, so he doesn't have to speak to Shannon, he doesn't know he can face her. Feeling a tap upon his shoulder he turns around, into he eyes of his girlfriend, seeing her look at him "I've been calling you" Trying to smile "Sorry i didn't hear you"
Feeling her touch on his arm, he tries not to flinch "How's Kerry going, did you spend last night at her place too?" Glancing at Shannon, he can't look into her face, her words actually full of concern, nothing more "Yes, She's alright" Looking at Lawson "How's she's coping with it all?" Turning to face her before continuing on "How do you think Shan, someone tried to kill her the other day, she died, she can't see her son, all of this shit is happening to her what do you think?"
Walking up to him "what's up your arse, Lawson?" catching up to him, looking him in the eyes, she sees he can't hold her gaze but looks away, walking around to face him "Did something happen between you?" this time her words have accusation, not answering her, he doesn't want a scene "Did it, tell me Lawson?" Looking briefly at Shannon his eyes full of guilt "Not now Shan,"
Seeing her look him in the eye, seeing guilt there, before he looks down "It did, didn't it, tell me Lawson" Seeing him shake his head her words louder "Tell me?" This time looking her in the eye, wanting the truth out "What do you want me to say Shannon?"
Retaining his eye contact "The truth, you slept with her?" Closing his eyes he tries to shake his head instead he hears himself saying "I fucked her, Shannon" Seeing her walk away how he wanted to tell her, knowing Kerry will also kill him, seeing her turn around and face him "How many times?" then shaking her head walking away "I don't' want to know" feeling Lawson's hand on her arm she pushes it off her voice angry and loud "don't, don't touch me" before walking off.
Seeing the team all ready, Lawson looks around, seeing Shannon not even looking at him "Shannon, Stel and Christian in TR2, Josh, you and Michael with me" Seeing the look of surprise on Stella and Josh's face as they walk out to the cars
Driving around, Shannon looks out the window, her mind going in circles, how and why did it happen, why did Lawson cheat on her, why did Kerry her boss sleep with him, turning to Stella pull over, opening the door and running over to a corner, she throws up, rubbing her mouth afterwards and her eyes, trying to prevent the tears from forming.
Getting out of the car, Stella walks towards Shannon "are you ok" looking up at Stella, how she wants to lie and say yes, she ends up shaking her head "Lawson screwed Kerry" seeing the surprise on Stella's face, she says nothing, she knew they had something going, but thought Lawson loved her, she was sure he was "when, how long have you known". Looking up at Stella "he told me this morning, he had been staying at her place the past two nights" walking back to the car.
Walking to the locker room after their shift, Lawson looks up as he sees Shannon walking in "Shan" seeing her ignore him, he waits until the locker room is empty, seeing Shannon leave he calls out after her softly "Shan" following her out, seeing her turn around her face expressionless "What do you want Lawson?" Looking into her eyes "I'm so sorry Shan" Looking up into his eyes, her face blank "Is that all?"
Biting his lip, he nods "I never meant for this to happen Shan, I'm really sorry" Seeing her look at him, she wants to know one thing "Why did it happen then Lawson" Shrugging "It just did" then shaking his head "So much has happened recently with Kerry, her nearly dying the other day ….. I dunno".
Biting her lip trying to control herself and her emotions, the one thing she needs to know "How many times did you sleep with her?"
Looking down on the ground briefly before looking up into her eyes Shannon speaks first "that is all I need to know, it wasn't a one off?"
Shaking his head "I spent the weekend with her" Going to walk away she looks at him "Did you even think of me, the whole weekend" not letting him answer "I thought about you Lawson, I didn't expect you to spend your weekend screwing Kerry though" pushing him out of her way.
Turning the corner and wiping the tears from her eyes, she realises she left something in her locker, seeing Lawson drive off in his car, she walks into the locker room, sitting down on the table, wiping her eyes on her sleeve, how could he do it too her, either of them, maybe just the once she could of forgiven him, but to spend the whole weekend with her in bed.
Blinking away the tears in her eyes, she walks over to Lawson's locker pushing the locker onto the floor, before finding Kerry's locker, flinging that onto the floor.
Finishing her work for the day, Kerry smiles, walking to her car, despite trying to talk herself out of it, she can't wait to see Lawson tonight. Hearing noises coming from the locker room, she hurries towards it, walking inside she looks around seeing lockers tipped over and the mess, looking up at Shannon "Feeling better?" Looking around at the mess concern in her voice "What happened?" Looking up at Kerry hatred in her eyes "Don't worry I'll fix it"
Walking over to her, putting her hand on her arm, feeling her fling it away "don't" Slightly confused and worried "What happened Shannon, is it you and Lawson?"
Hearing Lawson's name from her lips she turns around to face her boss, wanting to hit her across the face, the two faced person, in front of her looking all concerned. Looking up at Kerry her voice full of venom and hatred "why would it have anything to do with Lawson" seeing relief on Kerry's face she continues "unless something happened between you and Lawson, like you screwing my boyfriend for the past two nights or would that be all weekend?"